Slovak Finance Minister Confident 2027 Budget Will Pass Amidst Election Concerns
Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický is optimistic about passing the 2027 state budget.
- He acknowledges that coalition negotiations will be challenging due to the upcoming elections.
- The minister highlighted his past success in pushing through four budgets and is seeking compromises for the next one.
Slovak Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický expressed confidence in securing approval for the 2027 state budget, despite the looming 2027 elections which he admits will complicate coalition negotiations. Speaking at a press conference, Kamenický stated his firm belief that the budget will pass, underscoring his experience in navigating these complex political waters.
„Samozrejme, bude veľmi závislý od toho, aké budú rozhovory v rámci koalície, na čom sa dohodneme, na čom sa nedohodneme. Bude to veľmi závisieť od toho, koľko to bude celé stáť a na konci koľko ľudí zahlasuje v parlamente. Ale ja pevne verím, že rozpočet na rok 2027 bude,“
Kamenický, a member of the Smer party, emphasized his track record, having successfully pushed through four previous budgets. He described the process as "terribly demanding," noting that while conceptualizing initiatives might be easier, securing political agreement is the most challenging aspect. He thanked coalition partners for their "correct approach" thus far, while acknowledging that the pre-election period will inevitably make consensus harder to achieve.
„Je to strašne náročné, to je najťažšia vec na tom celom. Lebo vymyslieť, čo by sa všetko dalo robiť, je možno oveľa jednoduchšie, ako to presadiť. Musím povedať, že ja som vždy poďakoval koaličným partnerom za korektný prístup. Samozrejme, blížime sa do volieb, už to bude stále horšie a horšie,“
The minister also indicated that the budget preparation will include pro-growth measures, primarily spearheaded by Economy Minister Denisa Saková. While Kamenický is aware of these proposals, he refrained from divulging specifics until a coalition agreement is reached. He hinted that some measures could offer significant support to the business environment without imposing a heavy burden on the state budget, suggesting a focus on immediate, impactful solutions.
„Keď budeme mať už nejakú dohodu, tak potom by boli predstavené. Sú rôzne opatrenia, ktoré nestoja štátny rozpočet až tak veľa, ale vedia veľmi výrazne pomôcť podnikateľskému prostrediu, v oblasti záťaže podnikateľa a podobne. Toto sú cesty, ktoré vieme urobiť okamžite,“
Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.